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N.Y. FX Outlook

N.Y. FX Outlook: The dollar was mixed in overnight trade, coming off near three-month highs versus the euro, while steadying against the yen, and holding firm versus the pound. USD-CAD remained pressured by firm oil prices. The U.S. calendar reveals September industrial production, which is expected to rebound 0.1% after the 0.4% drop in August. Capacity utilization should inch up to 75.6% from 75.5%. The October Empire State index should improve to 2.0 from -2.0 previously.

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